NEWS
Today’s Tech: Will Meta’s new products make VR mainstream?
While many argue the so-called “Metaverse” hasn’t gone mainstream yet, that has not deterred Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who this week announced 2 brand new products: the Quest 3 Virtual Reality (VR) Headset and a pair of Ray-Ban smart glasses. The announcements were made at the Meta Connect Developer conference last week, a 2-day event
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The School of Graduate and Professional Studies to offer two new certificate programs
The Elizabethtown College School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) has announced the formation of two new graduate certificate programs: one in nonprofit leadership and the other in operations and supply-chain management. These online programs will officially launch in January 2024 for the spring semester. The programs both require twelve credits for completion; these credits
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PA Politics: Shapiro navigates stormy Pennsylvania skies
Eyeing a potential 2028 presidential run, Pennsylvania’s governor has had to navigate a few unexpected hurdles in the way. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, recently experienced another trial in his rookie year as Pennsylvania’s governor, even as his approval rating rocketed to more than 60%, according to a poll from the conservative Commonwealth Foundation. On
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Apollo the boxer
This week, get to know junior Emily Morrissey’s boxer, Apollo. Morrissey and her family have previously had dogs, a lab and a lab mix, but when they started looking for a new dog, they decided to get a boxer instead. Apollo is a two-year-old boxer who has a unique personality and loves to play. “We
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Students of Etown: Maura Longenecker
This week, get to know Maura Longenecker, a senior psychology major here at Elizabethtown College. Before coming to Etown, Longenecker took a gap year after her senior year of high school to go to Ecuador. While there, she worked with refugees at a local project. “I sorted clothes and bagged food and such, but realized
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Recipe Review: Egg and cheese breakfast burrito
When you need something quick for breakfast before your 8 a.m. class, this simple breakfast burrito recipe is sure to energize you and keep you going. I love this recipe, especially on those days when I sleep in too late, and have to rush to get to class on time. Even on those days, it’s
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SPORTS
Women’s Cross Country at NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Elizabethtown College women’s cross country team traveled to Newville, Pa. to participate in their 16th consecutive regional meet. The Blue Jays had an all-region performer, sophomore Kelty Oaster, at the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional at Big Spring High School. Etown took 9th at the meet with 271 points. Oaster,
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Women’s Basketball
On Saturday Nov. 13 in Lancaster Pa., the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team defeated Haverford College. Four members of the Etown team reached double figures in a 66-57 win over Haverford on the first day of the Terry Greene Memorial Tournament at Franklin & Marshall. Graduate student Veronica Christ and teammate first-year DaniRae Renno led
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90 Minute Fever
This game is new, and it is supposed to be exciting. Enter the world of “90 Minute Fever,” a soccer game in which you can create and customize your own club team, sign and develop your players and compete against other managers in a persistent online world. You can build your legacy by winning games.
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FEATURES
Lecture on history of Pennsylvania Dutch language
Founded by the Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown College prides itself in its motto “Educate for Service” by honoring all religious beliefs. Sponsored by the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist studies, Mark Louden was invited to campus to give a cultural presentation as the recipient of the Brown Book Award Lecture for his recent
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Photography exhibit celebrates women’s strength, courage
Elizabethtown College held an opening reception for professor of music and director of music therapy Dr. Gene Ann Behrens’ Womenfolk photography exhibit in Zug Memorial Hall Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. Her photography collection was made up of 15 portraits of women of all different ages and from all different places. Many
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Changes to the Office of Diversity, Inclusivity and Title IX
Elizabethtown College has been undergoing structural changes as a result of academic restructuring. Not only has this restructuring changed what majors and minors are available at the College, but it has impacted other aspects of the school as well. Last fall I had the opportunity to write a series of articles discussing how these changes
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